Casey Breese, 12, killed by falling goalpost during kickabout

Friends and family have paid tribute to 12-year-old Casey Breese after he was killed by a falling goalpost while playing football with his friends.

He was enjoying a kickabout at a recreation ground close to his home in Caersws, Powys on Friday when the freak accident happened.

Casey Breese died in a freak accident while playing football (Facebook)

The goalpost fell to the ground and struck Casey, who suffered head serious injuries.

Paramedics treated him at the scene before an air ambulance transferred him to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Villagers left flowers at the football pitch and more than 1,500 people have posted messages on the RIP Casey Breese Facebook page.

His cousin Jodie Breese wrote: ‘Sadly my little cousin has been taken away from us all, much loved by everyone in village, always willing to help anyone, and had a lovely smile on his face at all times.

‘Casey my love u will never be forgotten and will be hugely missed by us all. rest in peace my little man. God bless, lots of love. Xxx’

Dyfed-Powys Police and Powys Council’s environmental health department are investigating the cause of the accident.

A spokesman said: ‘The goalposts have been taken away by the police, who have also spoken with the other children and some adults who were in the area at the time.

‘The children present have been affected by the incident and a specially-trained officer will be speaking with their families and, if necessary, further support will be put in place.’